Trades Assistant (Sheet Metal/Workshop)

Marty Nelson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Stable local hours

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Block Air Industries in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking a practical Trades Assistant to join its busy sheet metal workshop. You will assist with cutting, folding, assembly of ductwork and metal components, and support site deliveries in the Orana region.

This role suits hands-on workers who enjoy using tools and contributing to high-quality workshop manufacturing. Local hours, with opportunities toward apprenticeship paths.

Qualifications

• White Card required and NSW Construction Induction.
• Practical hand and power tool skills with safe handling.
• High physical fitness for lifting and standing during shifts.
• Good attention to detail, spatial awareness and basic maths.
• Punctual, reliable and eager to learn the trade.
• Based in or near Dubbo, NSW, with valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Forklift licence (HRWL) required.
• Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
• Experience in sheet metal, boilermaking, roofing, or general metal manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified sheet metal workers with cutting, bending, rolling, and assembling metal sheet components and ductwork.
• Operate basic workshop machinery (guillotines, folders, drills, grinders) safely under supervision.
• Prepare materials, measure, mark, and deburr metal sheets prior to fabrication.
• Load, unload, and secure fabricated stock for delivery or installation sites.
• Keep the workshop, tools, machinery, and work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Follow job sheets, technical drawings, and strict WHS guidelines.

Skills

White Card

Hand & Power Tools

Physical Fitness

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Forklift licence HRWL

Driver's Licence

Sheet metal experience

Boilermaking

Roofing experience

Metal manufacturing

Tools

Guillotines

Folders

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Marty Nelson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Dubbo NSW

Block Air Industries | Dubbo, NSW

Full-time / Local

About the Role

Block Air Industries is seeking a practical, reliable Trades Assistant to join our busy sheet metal fabrication workshop in Dubbo. You'll work directly alongside our qualified sheet metal tradespeople and fabricators, assisting with the cutting, folding, assembly, and preparation of custom ductwork and metal components.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hand-on physical work, working with tools, and contributing to high-quality workshop manufacturing and site deliveries in the Orana region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist qualified sheet metal workers with cutting, bending, rolling, and assembling metal sheet components and ductwork.
• Operate basic workshop machinery (guillotines, folders, drills, grinders) safely under supervision.
• Prepare materials, measure, mark, and deburr metal sheets prior to fabrication.
• Load, unload, and secure fabricated stock for delivery or installation sites.
• Keep the workshop, tools, machinery, and work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Follow job sheets, technical drawings, and strict workplace health and safety (WHS) guidelines.

Key Requirements

• White Card: Current NSW Construction Induction Card.
• Hand & Power Tool Skills: Practical experience using basic workshop tools safely.
• Physical Fitness: High level of physical fitness—comfortable lifting sheet metal stock and standing for extended workshop shifts.
• Aptitude: High attention to detail, strong spatial awareness, and good basic maths skills for measuring.
• Work Ethic: Punctual, reliable, and keen to learn the trade.
• Location: Based in or near Dubbo, NSW.
• Forklift licence (HRWL).
• Driver's Licence: Current valid Australian Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
• Previous experience in sheet metal, boilermaking, roofing, or general metal manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate + Superannuation (based on experience).
• Stable Local Hours: Regular Monday-Friday workshop hours with local stability.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to learn sheet metal fabrication skills on the job, with potential paths toward a formal apprenticeship.
• Team Environment: Join a highly skilled, supportive local workshop team.